RN- Wesley Nurse (Edna, TX)
About The Position
The Wesley Nurse – RN provides holistic, person-centered nursing care that integrates clinical expertise, spiritual care, and a focus on social determinants of health (SDOH). The role serves individuals, families, and communities by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, promoting wellness, and connecting people to community and healthcare resources. The Wesley Nurse operates as a trusted advocate and educator, improving health outcomes through prevention, education, and empowerment. This position serves as the primary Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) representative within assigned communities, providing outreach and care across multiple settings including homes, churches, schools, and local organizations. The role influences wellness outcomes for underserved populations, contributes to advancing health equity, and supports MHM’s mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God.” Travel occurs frequently within assigned regions, occasionally extending across MHM’s 74-county service area.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas
- Current BCLS and CPR certifications required
- Minimum of one year in clinical and/or community health nursing
- Completion of a Faith Community Nurse course within two years of employment
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently in varied community settings
- Commitment to holistic and equity-focused nursing practice
- Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Familiarity with virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Two or more years in community health, public health, or faith community nursing
- Fluency and cultural competence in English and Spanish
- Experience collaborating with multi-sector community partners
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) at the individual and community levels
- Address social determinants of health by identifying and mitigating barriers to access and equity
- Integrate clinical and spiritual care, incorporating patients’ beliefs into care delivery
- Conduct health assessments and implement education, counseling, and preventive interventions
- Coordinate care and connect individuals/families to healthcare providers and community resources
- Build and maintain partnerships with churches, local organizations, and community stakeholders
- Apply evidence-based and relationship-based care approaches, including health education, advocacy, and motivational interviewing
- Identify community health needs and coordinate outreach and programming to promote wellness
- Advocate for systemic and policy changes that improve health outcomes
- Maintain professional competency and participate in continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
